How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 37,500 to GBP 42,391 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,456 job listings

Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,456 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£37,500 - £42,391

Median salary

£37,500 - £42,391

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£26k

25th percentile£32k

Median£38k

75th percentile£42k

90th percentile£49k

50% of professionals earn between £32,000 - £42,391 GBP

The median salary is £37,500

Top cities

London260 job openings

Manchester154 job openings

Birmingham119 job openings

Bristol112 job openings

Edinburgh111 job openings

Leeds90 job openings

Glasgow89 job openings

Cardiff73 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne56 job openings

Cambridge37 job openings

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Environmental Scientist

2,456 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 37,500 - GBP 42,391 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 39,946 per year, based on 2,456 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh. London leads with 260 job openings.

Explore 2,456 Environmental Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.